Aug 2nd
Photo: Norris Montana Post Office
Post Office in Norris, Montana 59745 source: Flickr Photos
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Jul 20th
PRC’s Federal Register Notice On USPS Plan To Close Stations And Branches
According to the Postal Regulatory Commission’s Federal Register notice: This document addresses a recent Postal Service filing seeking Commission action on matters related to a retail network consolidation plan affecting certain postal stations and branches and postal patrons, primarily through consolidation of facilities. It includes information on several related procedural steps, including intervention and a […]
Jun 23rd
USPS: Most Post Offices will close at 12 noon on Friday, July 3, 2009.
USPS released the following information: On Friday, July 3, regular mail delivery services will be available. However, most Post Offices will close at 12 noon, and most collection times will be advanced to noon. Customers who may need retail or collection services after 12:00 noon on July 3 should contact their local Postmaster for information […]
Jun 16th
Photo: Post Office In Kahlotus Washington
Post Office in Little town of Kahlotus, Washington http://www.flickr.com/photos/elena777/3565087590/in/set-72157618747798778/
Jun 9th
APWU Responds to USPS Notice on Retail Operations
APWU News In response to a USPS notice that “the Postal Service is considering consolidating operations in our larger stations and branches,” APWU President William Burrus has reminded management that a Memorandum of Understanding included in the 2006-2010 Collective Bargaining Agreement requires that “all existing retail operations will remain within the installation of which they […]
Jun 9th
Postal Service Studies Retail Network, Office Consolidations
The Postal Service currently is examining the possible consolidation of delivery and retail functions among some of its larger (EAS-24 and above) stations and branches. This follows aggressive cost-control measures already taken, such as adjusting carrier routes, consolidating various mail-processing and tour operations, and restructuring administrative functions. According to DPMG and COO Pat Donahoe, the […]
Jun 7th
More Information On Nationwide Closure of Postal Stations and Branches
From Mike Gallagher, Eastern Region Coordinator, American Postal Workers Union June 2, 2009 I have scaled the national list of Station and Branch closures back to be just those offices in the Eastern Region, which is still just as alarming. Also attached is the language of the Postal Operations Manual outlining the USPS responsibilities and […]
Jun 7th
National Listing And Costs Of Leased Postal Facilities
Some of your readers would be interested in this information. When does the lease on their station/branch/post office expire? How much rent does it cost USPS annually? Click on the xls file for their state. For example, Station A in Walnut Creek CA is fairly high at $57.35 per sq ft per year or $85,000. […]
May 31st
USPS OIG Audit: High-Risk Contract Postal Units
From The USPS Office of Inspector General (OIG) This report presents the results of our review of high-risk contract postal units (CPU) (Project Number 08BD009FF006). The U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General (OIG) performed this self-initiated review to test selected transactions, address financial risk, and provide feedback to management to improve financial operations nationwide. […]
May 25th
USPS To Offer Greeting Cards In Post Offices
The United States Postal Service (USPS) will partner with a supplier who has NATIONAL DISTRIBUTION AND WAREHOUSING CAPABILITIES to introduce a range of greeting card formats to be sold at postal retail locations. This initiative will: • Determine retail sales opportunity of offering greeting cards in Post Offices • Evaluate SKU level sales to optimize […]